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The Role of Aesthetics in Usability
Published July 10, 2026
Attractive interfaces create patience and trust, which is why the aesthetic-usability effect matters for first impressions. However, beauty can also mask problems during testing. Pair strong visual design with task-based evaluation so perceived usability matches real usability.
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